Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Aechmea 'Albright Red', Aechmea 'Amazonense', Aechmea 'Amazonia'
Habitat
Warmer regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Chocolate, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, light feeding and water solubles, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
AECHMEA chantinii 'Black Chantinii'
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Aechmea, Black Aechmea, Black Chantinii Bromeliad
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
Black Aechmea
Plant
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Schwarz Aechmea
Pflanze
In French
catasetum barbu
Noir Aechmea
Plante
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
negro de Aechmea
Planta
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
μαύρο Αιχμέα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
preto Aechmea
Plantar
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Czarny Aechmea
Roślina
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
niger Nidularium
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Black Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Black Aechmea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Black Aechmea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Black Aechmea height is 91.40 cm and width 121.90 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Black Aechmea flower color: Yellow and Red
- Black Aechmea leaf color: Chocolate and Silver
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Black Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Black Aechmea pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.